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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,282.75, 1,170,424.13 and 189,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,282.75, 1,170,424.13 and 189,306.75 is: 283,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,282.75 : 1,170,424.13 = 189,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,282.75/1,170,424.13 = 189,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,282.75x = 1,170,424.13 × 189,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,282.75x = 221,569,188,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,569,188,171.88/780,282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,960.13

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